SDC13425SDC13426 We started our day at 4:30.  Yes, 4:30.  The skies were still twinkling with stars when we decided to embrace Jude’s early waking habit and would take advantage of some doorbuster specials.  Amazingly, Gigi was awake too and just waiting for the skies to lighten, so the trek out was even easier than we expected it to be.   We were loaded into the car by 5:15 and headed for first, Target, then Toys’RUs, next to Home Depot and our final stop was Lowes.  At Target we found a few deals, namely a vaccum for my class and home for 9.00 and finished shopping for all of our appliances at the constructions stores.  We were finished with our shopping by 8:30 and decided to head downtown to the parade.

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SDC13438SDC13434 Our arrival, though about 30 minutes into the parade, was perfectly timed to see about 30 minutes of the festivities.  That was enough to see many of the characters,

SDC13448SDC13440to see Gigi’s favorite snow princess in the snow globe, and this was the first time we have managed to see the finale himself, Santa!  He made his way down the road,

SDC13441SDC13444blowing kisses and waving to all.  Gigi was terribly excited, as we usually watch the parade at the end, where Santa has left his sleigh and is warm and safe inside Macys.

SDC13466SDC13450She stated that we should be late every year because this time we actually got to see Santa.  We headed to Westlake after the parade ended to eat veggie hot dogs

SDC13472SDC13469(right next to See’s by the carousel if you’re interested), then made our way home.  Both of the kids crashed in the car on the way home.

SDC13479SDC13478A great way to start the season!   Season’s Greetings to All!

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